If Pictures are Worth a Thousand Words, Here’s a 9,000 Word Essay

The photos below show some the the Passive House features:

The large overhangs on the roofs are to accommodate the Larsen trusses (the “parka”) and to provide summer shading on the windows.

The direct sunshine coming through the window openings and how far it penetrates, as shown in this image from the main level of the house.

The south side of the house on the second floor